Severe illness with confusion in elderly man treated, Mansfield TX
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According to the dispatch call, a 69-year-old man with a urinary tract infection and failure to thrive was transported to hospital after sudden confusion and worsening weakness. Vital signs included fever and fast breathing. Emergency medical personnel are providing care en route to Methodist Mansfield Hospital near E Broad St.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Methodist Mansfield from Arlington Medic, five.
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This is Mansfield.
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Go ahead.
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This is Arlington.
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Medic 5 bringing a 69-year-old male.
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He's reported failure to thrive.
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The family report the patient has been eating and drinking less over several months, gradually getting weaker.
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The patient is currently bed-bound and has a urinary tract infection.
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The family called today due to sudden confusion.
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Normally, the patient is alert and oriented since 4.
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Right now, he is alert and oriented only to person.
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102 temperature, keeps repeatedly asking where he is or where he is going.
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Heart rate is 98 in sinus rhythm, oxygen saturation 94 percent on 2 liters oxygen, breathing fast and shallow at 30 breaths per minute with clear lung sounds.
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End tidal CO2 is at 30.
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Blood pressure last recorded was 142 over 95.
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Blood sugar is 92, temperature 98.4.
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Negative stroke scale.
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Attempting IV access now.
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No treatment given yet.
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We will arrive in about eight minutes.
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Any questions?
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Location mentioned:
E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063
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